Japanese

しょうらい
Meaning: future
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

将
来

Example sentences

I want to become a doctor in the future.
将来のことを考える
Think about the future.
将来に不安を感じて、眠れなかった。
I felt anxious about the future and couldn't sleep.
自分自身の将来について考えたい。
I want to think about my own future.
私は将来の自分を想像した。
I imagined my future self.
将来の計画についてゆっくり話をした。
We had a long talk about our future plans.
将来の進路について、先生に相談した。
I consulted my teacher about my future career path.
母親は子供の将来をいつも心配している。
A mother is always worried about her child's future.
彼は将来のことで悩んでいる。
He is worried about his future.
私は将来、医者になることを希望しています。
I hope to become a doctor in the future.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to a future that is relatively close to the present or related to one's own life.

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